Children & Teen Fiction Books

Book SynopsisSwashbuckling, romantic, and full of the sights and sounds of Shakespeare's London, this sweeping YA fantasy trilogy debut is perfect for fans of Holly Black, Leigh Bardugo and J. Elle.Joan touched her fingers to the blade, felt the metal sing to her. It whispered its secrets . . .Sixteen-year-old Joan Sands is a gifted craftswoman and an exceptional swordsmith.So skilled is her technique that she is one of very few women employed at the Globe Theatre, directing William Shakespeare and his troupe of actors in fierce scenes of combat. Of course, it helps that Joan is blessed with the power to control metal, thanks to Ogun, head deity of all Orishas.But when a pact between the ancient Yoruba spirits and Fae is broken, only she can save the streets of London from peril. Joan must find a way to defeat them in battle by herself . . .Okay, perhaps her twin brother James, blessed with gifts from Oya, can be of some help! And, despite the simme

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Book SynopsisA masterful sequel to Brittany N. Williams''s stunning YA historical fantasy debut, That Self-Same Metal.There's danger in the court of James I. Magical metal-worker Joan Sands must reforge the Pact between humanity and the Fae to stop the looming war. As conflict erupts across London and the murderous spymaster Robert Cecil closes in, the Fae queen Titanea coerces Joan into joining the royal court while holding her godfather prisoner in the infamous Tower of London.Now Joan will have to survive deadly schemes both magical and mortal all while balancing the magnetic pull of her two loves, Rose and Nick, before the world as she knows it is destroyed forever.Swashbuckling, romantic, and full of the sights and sounds of Shakespeare's London, this series delivers an unforgettable story and a heroine unlike any other.''Perfect for anyone looking for a fresh take on faerie magic.'' Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Shadow & Bone''A groundbreaking addition to the fantasy genre.'' Ayana Gray, New York Times bestselling author of Beasts of Prey''Every sentence will thunder through your bones.'' Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Wolves''Wildly imaginative and refreshingly diverse . . . taut with intrigue.'' J. Elle, New York Times bestselling author of Wings of Ebony

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Book Synopsis''A daring adventure . . . will engage even the most reluctant readers.'' KirkusAbsolutely spellbinding.' Books for TopicsA feast for every imagination and an unputdownable adventure.' Armadillo MagazineFull of magic.' Erika, Aged 12, Books up NorthA glorious adventure!' Books for KeepsA must-read.' The BookbagAn out of this world magical adventure with talking animals, risk-taking and friendship aplenty! A new standalone magical story from the best-selling author of the Explorers'' Club series.Twelve-year-old Eli is an apprentice librarian at the largest library in the world. But when his grandmother falls ill, he enters the Glorious Race of Magical Beasts to raise money for her treatment.This annual race is always held in the most perilous places and is full of spiky dangers. Most participants seek out unicorns and dragons to help them on their con

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Book Synopsis''Fun, fast-paced and full of peril.'' BookTrust''A brilliant adventure.'' Armadillo Magazine''A not-to-be-missed romp.'' Publisher''s Weekly''Magical.'' Kirkus''Excellent.'' School Library JournalSkandar and the Unicorn Thief meets Bunny vs Monkey in this joyous epic fantasy graphic novel where twelve-year-old Meesh and her band of outcasts must save the underworld.How far would you go to save your home and find yourself? Bullied by the other demons, twelve-year-old Meesh is more likely to be reading magazines from Plumeria City the fairy realm and fangirling about the fairy princesses.But when disaster strikes and all of demon-kind is threatened, Meesh must journey to other worlds in search of help.As luck would have it, she meets a fairy princess right away. Things in the fairy realm

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Book SynopsisSkin of bark, soul of a hero . . . an astonishing adventure from the bestselling author of The World of Podkin One-Ear.Albion city is governed by a puppet queen, secretly controlled by Lord Cromwell, and strange magic is afoot as six Guilds all compete to rule it. Although the Leaf Guild is the weakest, no one has reckoned with newcomer Jed Greenleaf''s extraordinary ability to transform into a half-tree, covered over with bark . . . he just needs to learn how to harness that power.Could he be the hero that the Guild needs to win at the Punchbowl tournament? It just might be that this year Jed can turn over a new leaf in the history books, and bring glory to the decaying Guild and peace to Albion . . .Beautifully illustrated with full page artwork by leading fantasy illustrator David Wyatt.

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Book SynopsisA sweeping YA fantasy inspired by indigenous Igbo culture from the Sunday Times bestselling author dibias, deities, magic and a twin hunting down her kidnapped brother.We had done and survived unimaginable things. Our world was so much bigger than our town, the river full of crocodiles, and these forests we'd grown up in. There was an entire sea out there to prove it.Somadina and her twin brother, Jayaike, are practically the same person: they finish each other''s sentences and make each other whole. When the twins come of age, their magical gifts begin to develop, but while Jayaike''s powers enchant, Somadina''s cause fear to ripple through her town.Always an outsider, Somadina now faces blatant and dangerous hostility. And things go from bad to worse when her brother, the one person she trusted, vanishes. Somadina knows that no matter the dangers, she must track him down. Even if it means entering the Sacred Forest. Even if it means gruelling, otherworldly travel she may not survive. Even if it means finding the hidden places where those closest to the spirit world don''t dare to go.Does Somadina have the strength within both her body and her soul for the trying journey ahead?Sunday Times bestseller Akwaeke Emezi masterfully weaves a tale of identity, family, and the power of the past, in a world where the extraordinary is ordinary.''Magic is packed into every corner.'' Kirkus ReviewsReaders love Akwaeke Emezi:''Exceptional . . . a powerful magic.''''Unforgettable . . . will stay with me for a long time.''''Phenomenal . . . just wow.''''I love Emezi's writing.''''One of the best YA novels I have ever read.''''This is something special.''''A must read for ALL.''''One of the best books I have read this year, easily.''

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Book SynopsisWHEN THE WORLD BURNS, ASH WILL RISE. The explosive sequel to instant New York Times bestseller Infinity Alchemist. Ever since he rose up against his father and saved New Anglia from destruction, Ash has been struggling to adapt to his new life.

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Book SynopsisSimon Armitage turns Hansel & Gretel into a darkly glittering fairy tale for grown-ups. In vivid and trenchant language, he puts a contemporary spin on the tale we know from the Brothers Grimm. Here is a twenty-first century story, whose preoccupations are poverty and hunger, war and flight, a shifting dystopian landscape where nothing is quite as it seems.Text and illustration fuse beautifully to summon a nightmarish vision that nonetheless contains humour and humanity and the possibility of a more hopeful future to come.

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Book Synopsis''Enchanting.'' Telegraph''Exciting.'' Daily Mail''Brimming with magic.'' Judith Eagle Discover a magical island where the houses grant you wishes and the alleyways are secret portals . . .Faber is proud to launch a show-stopping debut fantasy middle-grade series, The Cloud Witch Chronicles, from award-winning Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick!When Dilly arrives on the island of Ollipest, she is unsure what to expect from her new life . . . She certainly doesn''t expect to find magic!Until now, the magic of Ollipest Island has been a well-kept secret. Then the Museum of Lost Umbrellas opens after many years of closure . . .And when the museum attracts some unsavoury anti-magic outsiders, Dilly must unlock her ancestral powers to help keep the island safe.A dazzling, epic adventure where witches fly with umbrellas, magical dogs walk out of the sea and pet parrots suddenly become humans. This will keep readers on their edge of the seats and leave them desperate for the next instalment.

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Book Synopsis''Thoughtful, sassy, and full of joy. A gift for a teenage girl and a very enjoyable read for this adult reader, too'' Pandora Sykes''Heartwarming, hard-hitting YA takedown of diet culture.''Guardian New year, new me!That's what Saffron Saldana tells herself as the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve.Her resolution is the same every year: lose weight.Because Saffron has it hard-wired that weight loss equals happiness. It's what she's been told her whole life online, in magazines, especially by her own diet-obsessed mother. But dietingis hard.So to escape her own reality, Saffron creates Sydney, a super-slim, AI-generated perfect'version of herself. Boys online love Sydney, and for Saffron, it''s just a bit of harmless fun.Until the boundaries of her life online and offline begin to blur . . . And one boy in particular makes her question her desire to be someone she's not.Can Saffron find a way back to herself, and learn to love who she actually is?Girl: Ultra-Processed explores what it is like to be a teenage girl in our current body-obsessed world while juggling family drama, friend dynamics, dating, betrayals and major life changes.A searing look at diet culture and all its ugly consequences, from the talented writer of Influential.

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Book SynopsisDelightful . . . a fun, quirky enemies-to-love story.'NPRPerfect for fans of Rainbow Rowell or Meg Cabot.' BooklistAn irresistible enemies-to-lovers romance about a girl who suddenly has the power to cast karma on the people around her and the lab partner who thwarts her plans and steals her heart, from New York Times-bestselling author Marissa Meyer.Chronic overachiever Prudence Barnett is always quick to cast judgment on the lazy, rude, and arrogant residents of her coastal town. Her dreams of karmic justice are fulfilled when, after a night out with her friends, she wakes up with the sudden ability to cast instant karma on those around her.Pru giddily makes use of the power, punishing everyone from public vandals to mean gossips, but there is one person on whom her powers consistently backfire: Quint Erickson, her slacker of a lab partner. Quint is annoyingly cute and impressively noble, especially when it come

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Book SynopsisEllie Pillai has decided to be a better friend, daughter, future sister and all round Better Person. Which means Trying To Help and sometimes doing the exact opposite. Armed with Dr Jada''s podcast on how to beat heartbreak she''s determined not to get distracted from her mission by Ash Anderson (ex-boyfriend), Shawn Kowalski (current bandmate) or the cute guy she just met at her Aunt''s wedding (future husband?). Because Ellie Pillai is better than the boys she thinks she loves. But then the song she wrote about heartbreak goes viral and suddenly all anyone wants to talk about is love and who she's going to choose, when Ellie Pillai wants to choose anything except that feeling of not knowing what you want. Throw in some exams, an audition for drama school, a record company in New York, a heavily pregnant mum and a Granny with a penchant for emotional blackmail and Ellie Pillai is more confused than ever. Why is being a better person so hard? And can you beat

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Book SynopsisThis thrilling adventure has it all! A huge heart, a fantastic plot and an irresistible superhero. I was swept away into Jed Greenleaf's world of magical oak forests, dastardly villains and sparkling dryads. I adored it!' Jasbinder BilanSkin of bark, soul of a hero . . . an astonishing adventure from the bestselling author of The World of Podkin One-Ear.Albion city is governed by a puppet queen, secretly controlled by Lord Cromwell, and strange magic is afoot as six Guilds all compete to rule it. Although the Leaf Guild is the weakest, no one has reckoned with newcomer Jed Greenleaf''s extraordinary ability to transform into a half-tree, covered over with bark . . . he just needs to learn how to harness that power.Could he be the hero that the Guild needs to win at the Punchbowl tournament? It just might be that this year Jed can turn over a new leaf in the history books, and bring glory to the decaying Guild and peace to Albion . . .Beautifully illustrated with full page artwork by leading fantasy illustrator David Wyatt.Yet another page-turner. Kieran Larwood never disappoints and his fans will be queuing up the street to get their hands on this epic adventure.' David Long

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Book SynopsisDeep in the green hills of Dorset lies a hidden place of secrets, passion and fatal conflict.Trade ReviewKit Berry is a talented writer; her ideas and imagination are absolutely brilliant. * Guardian *Powerful stuff - disturbing and dramatic. Allow this story to grab hold and it may not let you go! -- Kevin Crossley-Holland"Dramatic and exciting story with a brilliant, original setting. Difficult to put down once you've begun." (4.5 stars) * THE BOOKBAG *Kit Berry is an amazing natural storyteller. Her people, her places and her plots are so vivid as to establish her as a major novelist. -- Professor Ronald Hutton, TV historian and author

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Book SynopsisThese short stories have been selected to amuse, shock and demystify. "New Century Readers" is a series of educational texts for 11-14 year olds designed to encourage reading for pleasure and including detailed notes and a glossary. Activities offer specific practice in English SAT skills.

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Book Synopsis“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.” George Orwell’s modern fable on the way power corrupts is as apt as ever in the twenty-first century. Educational edition of this much-loved classic from Longman.

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Book SynopsisNine intriguing and astonishing stories by one of the most outstanding storytellers of our time. Stories include: Man from the South, Lamb to the Slaughter, The Landlady, The champion of the World, Galloping Foxley, Mrs Bixby and the Colonel's Coat, The Ratcatcher and The Hitchhiker.

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Book SynopsisLearning to ask for help is hard, but living with no help is harder as these two friends find out in this novel that Publishers Weekly calls, 'A feel-good story with Hallmark Christmas movie vibes'

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Book Synopsis“Venkatraman has never met a heavy theme she did not like....Borrowing elements of fable, it''s told with a recurring sense of awe by a boy whom the world, for most of his life, has existed only in stories.”—New York Times Book Review The author of the award-winning The Bridge Home brings readers another gripping novel set in Chennai, India, featuring a boy who''s unexpectedly released into the world after spending his whole life in jail with his mom.Kabir has been in jail since the day he was born, because his mom is serving time for a crime she didn''t commit. He''s never met his dad, so the only family he''s got are their cellmates, and the only place he feels the least bit free is in the classroom, where his kind teacher regales him with stories of the wonders of the outside world. Then one day a new warden arrives and announces Kabir is too old to stay. He gets handed over to a long-lost uncle who unfortunately turns out to beTrade Review“Venkatraman has never met a heavy theme she did not like....Borrowing elements of fable, it's told with a recurring sense of awe by a boy whom the world, for most of his life, has existed only in stories.”—New York Times Book Review★ “Their experiences reveal the invisibility of low-caste people in Indian society, tensions between neighboring states over water supplies, and the unexpected kindness of helpful strangers. Kabir’s longing for freedom and justice underscores bittersweet twists and turns. . . . Kabir engages readers by voicing his thoughts, vulnerability, and optimism: While his early physical environment was confined within prison walls, his imagination was nourished by stories and songs. This compelling novel develops at a brisk pace, advanced by evocative details and short chapters full of action. A gritty story filled with hope and idealism.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review★ “Thoughtfully and gently explores a troubled justice system, interstate conflicts over increasingly commonwater shortages, and a frustrating caste system. . . An optimistic and earnest tale of the power of hope and the gift of family in all forms.”—Booklist, starred review★ “This novel is for readers who are seeking realistic fiction that tug at the heartstrings. The story is authentic, and the emotion behind Kadir and his mother’s relationship will induce tears. This is a true window book for many readers unaware of caste systems and the struggles within them. Venkatraman takes these complex topics and makes them heartfelt and resonant. A well-rounded story of a boy and his struggle to survive alone in the world. A suggested read for lovers of timely tales of children surviving all odds.” —School Library Journal, starred review"Twining themes of perseverance, friendship, and prejudice, Venkatraman renders the gripping circumstances surrounding Kabir and Rani’s journey with a keen attention to character and plot, making for an immersive reading experience." —Publishers Weekly"As in The Bridge Home, Venkatraman portrays children’s experiences of poverty and other social issues; here, she explores Hindu-Muslim animosity, how the Indian caste system predetermines social status, and how biased institutions interact with (and ultimately fail) those of lower caste. This earnest, heartfelt adventure will transport many readers to a different setting while guiding them to draw parallels with contexts closer to home." —The Horn Book"Venkatraman, in a story based on a real child, illuminates some harsh realities of life in an India where the lower-caste are oppressed with impunity and where sectarian hatred and violence can make life dangerous. Her characterization is solid, especially of the women in the jail cell and of bold Rani. . . . Justice-minded youngsters will especially rejoice in Kabir’s putting wrongs to rights." —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

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Book SynopsisAn uplifting novel in verse about an immigrant girl adjusting to life in the US through her love of nature, music, and poetry, by the award-winning author of The Bridge HomeWhen Geetha and her mom move from India to Rhode Island after her parents? divorce, they leave everything Geetha loves behind?her family, her friends, her dog, and all that?s familiar. As if that?s not hard enough, Geetha is bullied at her new school for her clothes, her food, and her English (who knew so many English words could be spelled or pronounced differently in the US?or just be altogether different!). She finds some solace in playing her flute and writing poetry, and even more when she meets Miguel, a kid with whom she has a lot in common, and the two of them help rescue an injured harp seal stranded on the beach. But Geetha can feel her anger building over lots of things?careless people who pollute the sea and hurt animals, and her mom for making her move. She?s never been so sad and angry. She can see a lot of her fears mirrored in the injured seal when she visits it at the Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Center, and this broadens her understanding of survival skills. And when she and Miguel start a beach-clean-up venture, she?s surprised to find how many kind kids are out there. Geetha is torn as the time comes to let the seal go, knowing she?ll miss him, but wanting the best for him. She?s learning to live with mixed feelings and accept that while there will always be rough waters, there are plenty of safe harbors too.

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Book SynopsisA beautiful graphic novel fantasy romance that follows two young women who have to go on their own separate adventures to discover the truth about themselves and about each other. Preet is magic. Valissa is not. Everyone in their village has magic in their bones, and Preet is the strongest of them all. Without any power of her own, how can Valissa ever be worthy of Preet’s love? When their home is attacked, Valissa has a chance to prove herself, but that means leaving Preet behind. On her own for the first time, Preet breaks the village’s most sacred laws and is rejected from the only home she’s ever known and sent into a new world. Divided by different paths, insecurities, and distance, will Valissa and Preet be able to find their way back to each other? A beautiful story of two young women who are so focused on proving they're meant to be together that they end up hurting each other in the process. T

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Book SynopsisFilled with music, passion, supernatural secrets, and family, Jose Pimienta's Suncatcher brings to life a contemporary story of a girl growng up in Mexicali, with a supernatural twist and a lot of music.Beatriz loves music. More than her school -- more than her friends -- and definitely more than her homework. After Beatriz discovers that her grandfather's soul is trapped in his guitar, she becomes determined to get him out. But the only way to free him is to play the perfect song -- his perfect song, a song that he never actually wrote down. Fixated on freeing her grandfather, music slowly consumes Beatriz's life. Soon she finds her self growing obsessed with perfection at the expense of her friendships, her band, and her health. Beatriz won't let anything stop her. Even if it means losing everything else.

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Book SynopsisYour favorite housecat is back and braver than ever! But when a lost kitten turns up, can Buster and his friends help it find its way home? This funny chapter-book graphic-novel series returns with more hijinks and even more cats!Buster has been around the block--literally!After an adventure outside his home to help his owner, Buster now finds himself in the position of helping a lost little cat. Buster, Nova, and Chauncey take to the streets to find the cat''s owner. But this strange stray turns out to be a ghost, and a reunion with its owner is going to be a lot harder than they thought! Will Buster and his friends have what it takes to reunite this lost cat and its owner?

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Book SynopsisThe turn of a card could change your destiny in this captivating middle grade adventure based on the Lotería card game and perfect for fans of Coco. While searching for her missing cousin, a young girl is transported to a mythical kingdom, becoming entangled in a perilous game of chance.“A magical, philosophical tale rooted in Mexican lore.” —School Library Journal, starred reviewIn the hottest hour of the hottest day of the year, a fateful wind blows into Oaxaca City. It whistles down cobbled streets and rustles the jacaranda trees before slipping into the window of an eleven-year-old girl named Clara. Unbeknownst to her, Clara has been marked for la Lotería. Life and Death deal the Lotería cards but once a year, and the stakes could not be higher. Every card reveals a new twist in Clara’s fate—a scorpion, an arrow, a blood-red rose. If Life wins, Clara will live to

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of Some Kind of Animal comes a wildly unique story about an invisible girl struggling to see herself in a world obsessed with appearances.Pie is the ghost in your house.She is not dead, she is invisible.The way she looks changes depending on what is behind her. A girl of glass. A girl who is a window. If she stands in front of floral wallpaper she is full of roses.For Pie’s entire life it’s been Pie and her mother. Just the two of them, traveling across America. They have slept in trains, in mattress stores, and on the bare ground. They have probably slept in your house.But Pie is lonely. And now, at seventeen, her mother’s given her a gift. The choice of the next city they will go to. And Pie knows exactly where she wants to go. Pittsburgh—where she fell in love with a girl who she plans to find once again. And this time she will reveal herself.Only how can anyone love an invisible girl? A m

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“The queer romance and the narrative’s determination not to shy away from discussing attitudes of entitlement distinguish this title.”—Kirkus Reviews“This will appeal to readers fond of light-hearted romances and titles like Tim Federle’s The Great American Whatever and Ciara Smyth’s The Falling in Love Montage.” —School Library Journal “With heaps of snark and scheming friends, I Think I Love You is a sweet, funny debut that juxtaposes romance lovers with romance cynics and shows that love – against all odds – always prevails.” —The Nerd Daily

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